There has been controversy regarding the functional differences between the forms ^~° and /-- in Classical Chinese. Because of their similar usages, ^~° and /-- are often considered graphic variants. ...

This dissertation examines the sixteen extant Wei-Jin sacrificial ballet hymns of Wang Can, Fu Xuan, Xun Xu, and Zhang Hua to discover the impetus for and significance of the changes in sacrificial hymns during the Wei-Jin ...